Pilgangoora lithium project, Australia
Name and Location
Pilgangoora lithium project, Pilabara, Australia.
Client
Altura Mining.
Project Description
The Pilgangoora lithium project, in the Pilabara region of Western Australia, has an estimated mineral resource of 25.2-million tons at 1.23% lithium oxide (Li2O).
The plan is to mine and process 830 000 t/y of ore to produce up to 150 000 t/y of spodumene concentrate at +6.0% Li2O.
Value
The capital expenditure for the project’s development, including the processing plant and a 15% allowance for mine infrastructure, is A$96.3-million.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
The positive results of the scoping study have enabled Altura to fast-track the development of the lithium project.
A prefeasibility study has been recommended.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mineral Engineering Technical Services (scoping study).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Altura Mining, tel +61 7 3814 6900, fax +61 7 3814 6911 or email cosec@alturamining.com.
Mineral Engineering Technical Services, tel +61 8 9421 9000, fax +61 8 9325 8311 or email info@metsengineering.com.
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